2024-116-E-Economic Dev-Red's Quality Acre-AG Economic Development Grant

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OCEDaedga 01-24 or more of the multiple businesses applied for a grant(s) the maximum available to any one or more of such businesses is $10,000. • Individuals who have taken legal action against the County in the past 12-months, or have an active legal case, and who applies for any available County grant program, are ineligible to apply for and receive grant funding through Orange County Government until the settlement or dismissal of such legal action. • Businesses in which Orange County elected officials have any financial or ownership interest are ineligible to apply. • Businesses in which grant program administrative staff of the Orange County Economic Development Office, the Orange County Cooperative Extension Office, and the review committee members of the Business Investment Grant and Agriculture Grant programs have any financial or ownership interest are ineligible to apply. Other Orange County employees and Advisory Board members not directly connected to the grant program are eligible to apply. • Applicant must agree to the following terms and conditions to submit their application: “By submitting this application, you are (1) certifying that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate; (2) Granting us permission to contact your primary bank, mortgagor or landlord (as applicable), any owner of the business, or otherwise verify information included in your application if determined helpful in assessing your application; and (3) Agreeing to cooperate and assist in the verification of information provided in this application and to provide additional information if requested. Applicant further understands that should the Applicant herein be awarded assistance and there is a subsequent determination that misleading or false information was provided in this application or otherwise provided to obtain the assistance, the Applicant may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.” Agricultural Grant Subcommittee • The Agricultural Economic Development Grant Subcommittee will be made up of five (5) members including: • The Agricultural Representative from the Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board (OCEDAB), • Two members of the Orange County Agricultural Preservation Board (OCAPB) who are farmers in Orange County (chosen by the OCAPB), • One “at-large” farmer from Orange County, • One “at-large” food system or agriculture business practitioner from Orange County with relevant and beneficial experience • Diversity among the Subcommittee is essential in ensuring equitable management of the Grant Program. Every effort will be made by the existing Subcommittee and support staff to seek qualified members from the categories above to encourage diverse participation with regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, and age, • Designated members from the OCEDAB or OCAPB may serve up to 3 years with an option for renewal if the Subcommittee approves, as long as they are active members of the designated Boards. • “At-large” members are recruited by the Subcommittee for approval by the County Manager and may also serve up to 3 years with option for renewal, • Participation is expected and essential. If a member misses more than 2 meetings in a fiscal year (approximately 50%), the Subcommittee will have the option to remove that member. • A quorum is required for the Subcommittee to hold an official meeting and conduct business. A quorum is considered attendance by a simple majority of the active members. Attendance may be in-person, virtual, or telephonic. • The Subcommittee will meet quarterly (if funds are available) to review applications and also as DocuSign Envelope ID: BC34BFC7-86F9-484D-8582-61BAFDE77307